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Ice Castles (1978)

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In this sports melodrama that boldly illustrates the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat, Lynn-Holly Johnson plays Iowa farm girl Alexis Winston, who has a God-given talent for ice skating. With the encouragement and training of the local ice-skating rink operator Beulah Smith (Colleen Dewhurst), she manages to win the first prize trophy at a regional ice-skating competition. At the competition, she is spotted by Olympic coach Deborah Machland (Jennifer Warren), who promotes her as an

PG, 1 hr. 50 min.

Drama, Romance

Directed By: Donald Wrye

Written By: Donald Wrye, Gary L. Baim

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1978 Wide

On DVD: May 1, 2001

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Cast

Lynn-Holly Johnson
Alexis Winston
Robby Benson
Nick Peterson
Colleen Dewhurst
Beulah Smith
Tom Skerritt
Marcus Winston
Jennifer Warren
Deborah Macland
David Huffman
Brian Dockett
Diane Reilly
Sandy
Jean-Claude Bleuze
French Coach
Diana Holden
X-ray Technician
Leonard Lilyholm
Hockey Coach
Michelle McLean
Skater
Craig T. McMullen
Doctor
Kelsey Ufford
Ceciel Monchet
Teresa Willmus
Annette Brashlout
Brian Foley
Choreographer

Critic Reviews for Ice Castles

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Schmaltzy classic skating movie for romantics.

December 18, 2010 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media

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Heather Boerner

Common Sense Media

Ice Castles lifts our spirits by giving a glimpse into the human side of an exciting sport.

January 27, 2004 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

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Another teen movie which was a pre-cursor to the 80s teen craze, this one is a drama, and an overly dramatic one at that. First of all, I don't care much for sports related movies anyway, but this combines a sports movie and a melodrama. It could have been a great movie if it had toned down the melodrama a bit, and

September 6, 2010

AJ Verser

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A story that will inspire anyone to stop at nothing to reach their dreams! :) I love this movie!!! :) I can watch it over and over again! :) Robby Benson is soooo cute and so is Lynn Holly Johnson!!! :) I love Robby Benson. :) Love this so much! :)

February 1, 2010